Sur 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 gagne (7,45 s vs 9,34 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| MONA M03 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s−1,89 s | 9,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−1,31 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s−2,96 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 207 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | MONA M03 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,04 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,80 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 9,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,58 s | 12,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,40 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,72 s | 49,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 207 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the MONA M03 hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 9.34 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The instant torque of 240 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the MONA M03 leads by 1.89 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the MONA M03 is doing 126 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 0.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the MONA M03 crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 16.78 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the MONA M03 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 30.47 s, with a 2.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 207 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 218i Convertible at 207 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 1.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 gagne (7,45 s vs 9,34 s).
MONA M03 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,45 secondes (simulation calibrée).
MONA M03 : 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44 : 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
MONA M03 : 200 km/h. 218i Convertible F44 : 207 km/h.